clutch FORD F150 1998 10.G Owners Manual
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²Depress the brake pedal. When
the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SET ACC/SET
ACCEL.
To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake pedal or
²Depress the clutch pedal (if
equipped)
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
Controls and features
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²Make sure the parking brake is
set.
²Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
If starting a vehicle with a manual
transmission:
²Make sure the parking brake is
set.
²Push the clutch pedal to the
floor.
BRAKE
HOOD
Starting
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2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on
downgrades.
1 (First)
Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum
engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts can be made
by shifting to 2 (Second) or to
(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low)
at higher speeds causes the
transmission to shift to a lower
gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after
vehicle decelerates to the proper
speed.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Using the clutch
Vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission have a starter
interlock that prevents cranking
the engine unless the clutch pedal
is fully depressed.
When starting a vehicle with a
manual transmission, you must:
Driving
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1. Put gearshift in N (Neutral).
2. Hold down brake pedal.
3. Depress clutch pedal.
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Driving
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4. Turn ignition key to Start to
start the engine and let it idle for a
few seconds.
5. Release the brake pedal.
6. Release clutch slowly while
pressing down slowly on the
accelerator pedal.
²Do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal and
do not use the clutch to hold
your vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions
will seriously reduce clutch life.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift and downshift according to
the following charts for your
specific engine/drivetrain
combination:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H 4L
1 - 2 14 km/h (9 mph) 5 km/h (3 mph)
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5
2
1
Driving
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2. Place the gearshift lever in N
(Neutral) (automatic transmission)
or depress the clutch (manual
transmission).
3. Pull the transfer case shift lever
through N (Neutral) directly to 4H
(4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low).
Shifting from N (Neutral) to 4H
(4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low)
With the transfer case in N
(Neutral) the vehicle is free to
move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with
the manual transmission in any
gear.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Place the gearshift in N
(Neutral) (automatic transmission)
or depress the clutch (manual
transmission).
4. Place the transfer case lever in
the desired gear.
Using the N (Neutral) position
The transfer case neutral
position overrides the
2H
4H
4L N
2H
4H
4L N
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Shifting from 2H (2WD high) to
4H (4WD High)
Move the 4WD control to the 4H at
a stop or up to 88 km/h (55 mph).
At temperatures below 0ÉC (32ÉF),
shifts from 2H to 4H should not be
performed above 72 km/h (45
mph).
²Do not shift into 4H with the
rear wheels slipping.
Shifting from 4H (4WD high) to
2H (2WD high)
Move the 4WD control to 2H at
any forward speed.
Shifting between 4H (4WD high)
and 4L (4WD low)
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Place the gearshift in N
(Neutral) (automatic transmission)
or depress the clutch (manual
transmission).
4H
2H
4L
4H
2H
4L
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
21 15A Clutch Pedal Position
(CPP) Switch (W/O
RAP), Starter
Interrupt Relay
(W/RAP)
22 10A Air Bag Diagnostic
Monitor, Passive
De-Activation (PAD)
Module
23 10A Trailer tow Battery
Charge Relay, 4X4
Hub Solenoid, 4X2
Hub Solenoid, Flasher
Relay, Shift on the Fly
Relay
24 10A Blower Relay
25 5A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock
Brake System
(4WABS) Module,
4WABS Relay
26 10A Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) Module,
Right Headlamp
27 5A Main Light Switch,
Fog Lamp Relay
28 10A Left Headlamp
29 5A Autolamp Module,
Instrument Cluster,
Transmission Control
Switch (TCS), Brake
Warning
Resistor/Diode
Assembly (W/RABS)
Roadside emergencies
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²Do not work on a vehicle with
the engine running in an
enclosed space, unless you are
sure you have enough
ventilation.
²Keep all lit cigarettes, open
flames and other lit material
away from the battery and all
fuel related parts.
If you disconnect the battery, the
engine must ªrelearnº its idle
conditions before your vehicle will
drive properly, as explained in
Batteryin this chapter.
Working with the engine off
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake fully and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove
the key.
3. Block the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
²Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress
the clutch and place the gearshift
in 1 (First).
2. Turn off the engine and remove
the key.
3. Block the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Maintenance and care
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Working with the engine on
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake fully and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine
with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
²Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress
the clutch and place the gearshift
in 1 (First).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle
and release the auxiliary latch that
is located under the front center of
the hood. Lift the hood until the
lift cylinders hold it open.
BRAKE
HOOD
Maintenance and care
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